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There are 3 levels of connecting; text to self, text to text, and text to world. For this section, we will be focusing on text to self. To find a connection ...
Typology: Schemes and Mind Maps
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Now that you have a better understanding of what a connection is, we are going to explore how texts connect specifically to you and things that have happened to you. When making text to self-connections, you will need to think about your own feeling and life experiences.
There are 3 levels of connecting; text to self, text to text, and text to world. For this section, we will be focusing on text to self.
To find a connection between a text and self, you may need to to dig into your brain and really think about your memories and experiences. Here are some ways you can create connections.
Remember when you read, you can connect to different parts of the book; part of the plot, a picture, a character, or even a feeling. Some parts may be easier for you to connect to than others and that is okay! As mentioned before, because all our lives and memories are different your connections will be too.
The Thing That Lou Couldn’t Do
Let's take a look at the connection you made with The Things Lou Couldn't Do and reflect.
A quick connection is a great starting point. It allows the reader to make a connection and continue with the rest of the book. However, just like all our work, it's a good idea to go back and expand our thinking and make sure it’s our best work.
Let's take a look at this example and note the differences between a Quick Connection and a Deep Thinking Connection.
Here are some sentence starters and prompts for a Deep Thinking Connection:
You will listen to the story The Things Lou Couldn't Do. By listening to it again, you may be able to create a new and deeper connection. On page x of your learning guide, you will write at least 2 Deep Thinking Connections in the space provided. Use the sentence starters above. If you need a challenge, try using all 3 sentence starters.